The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance was established in Dec 2018 as a statewide nonprofit organization of outdoor recreation businesses, organizations, and individuals working together to strengthen, expand, attract, and retain outdoor recreation economy businesses in Vermont. VOBA’s charitable purpose is to educate Vermonters about outdoor recreation and educate Vermont outdoor recreation businesses about business development initiatives, collaboration opportunities and outdoor economy policy.
Currently, VOBA’s 100 members work together to provide technical assistance and resources for outdoor business development in the areas of financing, workforce development, infrastructure and branding, while committed to investments in the two core pillars of the outdoor recreation economy: the state’s natural landscapes and recreation assets and participation for all people. Embedded throughout VOBA work are efforts to advance justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) in outdoor work places and outdoor spaces. Read VOBA’s 2021 Annual Report.
VOBA’s fourth annual membership cycle began on July 1, 2022 and runs through June 30, 2023. We invite you to join or renew your membership and receive benefits as an Industry Member, Supporting Associate, or Strategic Associate, including: Website and social media recognition; event and workshop participation; newsletter subscription; access to research and reports; networking and mentoring opportunities; media promotion; organizational decision making; and, work groups engagement. Additional benefits, such as voting rights, policy advocacy support, and promotional opportunities, apply to some categories.
As a nonprofit organization, VOBA relies on your member donations, which are also tax-deductible charitable donations. Thank you for your support and see you in the outdoors!
